Brian May, Nancy Sinatra and Questlove pay tribute to Phil Everly

Brian May, Nancy Sinatra and The Roots' Questlove have been among the celebrities paying tribute to the Everly Brothers' Phil Everly, who has died aged 74.

According to the Los Angeles Times, the cause of death was complications from chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.

Writing on his official website, Queen guitarist Brian May said: "I feel like a huge piece of my youth just melted away. I loved, loved those guys, and still do. From the Everly Brothers I learned to play rhythm guitar (a lot of people don't have that experience these days), and I learned every note of both parts they sang."

Nancy Sinatra tweeted:

Phil Everly is gone. Touring with Phil and Don was one of the thrills of my life. I love you Phillip - Godspeed http://t.co/r7s7lGb7wS